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2 C. ziti
1 C. chopped tomatoes
1/4 C. olive oil
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove crushed garlic
1/4 tsp. oregano
8 oz. Mozzarella, diced
6 sun-dried tomatoes, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Cook pasta according to package directions. In large bowl, combine fresh tomatoes, oil, vinegar, salt,
pepper, garlic and oregano. Add pasta, Mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and
basil. Toss to blend. Serve warm or cold, for a full dinner or a great side-dish.
Serves 4
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3 tbsp. butter
1 c. carrot, grated
2 med. potatoes, peeled & cubed
4 c. strong vegetable broth
1/2 c. milk
1 c. onion, finely chopped
Salt & white pepper, to taste
2 acorn squash, peeled & cubed
1/2 c. cream
Cayenne pepper
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onion, carrot, salt and white pepper.
Cook over low heat until soft, stirring often. Add the potatoes and squash.
Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer, covered, over low heat for about 25
minutes or until all the vegetables are tender. Puree in blender. Return to
stove. Stir in the cream and milk. Taste for seasoning and reheat. Sprinkle
each serving with cayenne pepper. Serves 4 to 6.
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Juice of 1/2 fresh lime
1 tablespoon ground cumin
sea salt to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 pound extra firm tofu
1 large red onion, halved lengthwise then sliced crosswise into thin half-rounds
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1 tablespoon expeller pressed canola or peanut oil, divided
4 large whole wheat flour or spelt flour tortillas
One medium avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
favorite salsa
Ingredient option: For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas.
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6 c. fresh cucumbers
2 onions, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. white vinegar
Mix all ingredients well. Refrigerate and let stand overnight. Makes 6 servings.
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5 to 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 bunch spinach, stems removed, leaves thinly sliced and rinsed but not dried
6 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
1/2 tbsp. butter for the pan
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8 ounces rice noodles (1/4 inch wide)
3 tablespoons gluten-free reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons expeller pressed peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/4 inch slices
4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
1 lemon, cut into wedges
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2 tbsp. butter
6 scallions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed (can also use frozen package, for shortcut)
1 can (14 oz.) plum tomatoes, drained
4 c. vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground mace
Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
2 tsp. curry powder
Salt & pepper
1 c. of milk (optional)
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4 lg. cucumbers
2 c. water
3 Tbsp. salt
Sauce
1 pt. sour cream
1/4 c. vinegar
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. half n half
1/2 cup minced onion
Peel and slice cucumber. Soak overnight in salt water. Drain and rinse. Mix vinegar and sugar to taste. Add cream. Beat in sour cream. Add cucumbers. Best if allowed to stand in refrigerator for a day before serving. Can also add dill and/or black pepper to taste. Makes 4 servings.
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion, diced
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large eggs
1 cup 1% (low fat) milk
1/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup brown rice flour
dash of paprika
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1 c. uncooked grits
4 c. water
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes Tabasco
1 clove fresh garlic, minced finely
Cook grits in salted water; when done, add remaining ingredients. Pour into
greased casserole dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.
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Vegetarian Sierra Stew
Ingredients :
1 cup uncooked kidney beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion -- thinly sliced
4 large cloves garlic -- minced
1 green bell pepper
-- (seeded and coarsely
chopped)
1 cup green cabbage
-- (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup diced russet potatoes -- unpeeled
1 can tomatoes/16 oz -- including liquid
1 tablespoon chili powder
or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
4 cups water or vegetable broth
salt free seasoning
black pepper to taste
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Spanish Pork Stew with Potatoes
Ingredients :
4 medium Potatoes
1 pound Tomatoes
1 Bell peppers
2 tablespoons Vinegar
1 pound Pork shoulder butt
3 Garlic cloves -- crushed
1 pound Pork shoulder butt
1 cup Stock
1 Bay leaves
1 medium Onions -- chopped
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Brisket And Beans/Cp Or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients :
3 pounds brisket
1 1/2 pounds green beans
6 potato -- peel/quarter
1/4 teaspoon marjoram -- crumbled
salt & pepper -- to taste
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Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Scallions
Ingredients :
3tblUnsalted butter
1 1/2cupBarley
1medBunch scallions (white &
Green portions), thin slice
10xOil-packed sun-dried tomato
Halves, sliced 1/4" thick
1 1/2tspSalt
1/2tspFreshly ground pepper
4 1/2cupBoiling water
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Lentil & Rice Casserole
Ingredients :
1 cup split red lentils
1/3 cup long grain brown rice
5 cups vegetable broth
1 leek, cut into thick slices
3 garlic cloves, minced
14 ounce can chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
8 small ears corn, halved lengthways
1/2 cup green beansil
salt and pepper
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Kohl Westfalisch (Westphalian Cabbage)
Ingredients :
2 pounds Cabbage -- (1 Head) Approx Wt.
3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds
1 cup Beef Broth
3 each Apples; Small -- Tart
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons ;Water -- Cold
3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Sugar
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